Summer, Property Assistant

The Opportunity

As part of the Property Team, the Summer, Property Assistant will assist in the general upkeep of a 420-acre summer camp located in Holmes, NY. Position will start in May as part time (16-20 hours per week), and transition to full time (35-40 hours per week) in late June until summer camp concludes in August. Camp Kaufmann serves as a year-round Girl Scout camp for troops in New York City. 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Property Manager, the Summer Property Assistant will be:

• Mowing grass and weed trimming throughout camp property
• Assisting with building and equipment repair
• Collecting and disposing of trash and recycling
• General Janitorial duties
• Ensuring cleaning supplies are adequately stocked throughout camp
• Facility Maintenance (changing light bulbs and water filters, unclogging toilets, stocking bathroom supplies)
• Assisting with general grounds upkeep
• Removing debris, leaves, and overgrowth as needed
• Supporting the Property Manager and Ranger with daily tasks and projects
• Reporting any safety hazards or maintenance concerns
• Providing excellent customer service to staff, volunteers, and campers
• Interpret and support GSUSA and Council policies and standards
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Comfortable operating lawn mowers and basic grounds equipment
• Reliable, hardworking, and a team player
• Previous grounds or maintenance experience is a plus but not required
• Must be at least 17 years of age
• Ability to lift 50 pounds 
• Passion for the outdoors and supporting a youth serving organization
• Must be able to commit to up to 40 hours a week with some flexibility during the months  of June (toward the end of June), July and August
• Reliable, professional, punctual and the ability to follow instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills (ability to diagnose the cause and perform the repair or service)
• Calm and quick response during emergency situations
• Demonstrated ability to work with culturally diverse communities
• Valid US Driver’s license

Compensation

• Pay is $17-$19/hour depending on qualifications
• Free meals! Staff are provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner on working days

 
 The Girl Scouts of Greater New York are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible.